tug one's forelock
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Show respect or deference to someone, often in a humiliating way
thể hiện sự tôn trọng hoặc khiêm tốn với ai đó, thường theo cách bỉ mặt
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “tug one's forelock” mean?
Show respect or deference to someone, often in a humiliating way Literally: pull one's forelock, a lock of hair over the forehead
Is “tug one's forelock” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.